July 2023 | Page 18 of 18

Aspartame, sweetener in Diet Coke, classified as ‘Possibly Carcinogenic’ by WHO

July 1, 2023 Editor

Aspartame sweetener, used in diet sodas and chewing gum, likely to be named a carcinogen by WHO’s cancer research agency One of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators. Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars’ Extra chewing gum and some Snapple drinks, will be listed in July as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” for the…

Stabbing in Srinagar leaves youth injured, police investigate.

July 1, 2023 Editor

A youth was injured after being stabbed in Nowhata area of Central Kashmir Srinagar district on Friday while the police said that the accused has been arrested. A senior police officer told a local news agency Kashmir Scroll that victim (name withheld) resident of Nowhata was attacked with a knife in his native area. “In the incident, he received grievous injuries following which he was shifted to hospital, where his condition is said to be stable,” he said. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and attacker has been…